Job detail
High School History Teacher
Uncommon Schools
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/2/2026
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Salary
$60,000 - $85,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
High school history teachers will teach a curriculum focused on world, us history, american government, and economics, facilitating student-Led discourse and analysis. They will also analyze student work and collaborate with the history department to set academic goals.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development, with a preference for 1-2 years of experience in urban schools. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required, and candidates must meet new jersey state certification eligibility requirements.
bachelor degreeCoachingData AnalysisCollaborationCurriculum DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentStudent EngagementCommunity BuildingMentorshipInstructional StrategiesInclusivityFamily EngagementFeedback ImplementationSocial Emotional LearningHistorical AnalysisArgumentation SkillsPeer Debate
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Mental Health Support
- Wellness Benefits
- Financial Planning
- Dependent Care Accounts
- New Jersey Pension Program
- Paid Leave of Absence Options